There are reasonably civilized-looking fabric straps available.

Aug 10, 2022,20:58 PM
 

They should be less heavily affected than leather by sweat; also, if they get stained, they are less expensive to replace.

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Leather straps in high heat

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 10th, 2022-20:46
The Northeast, USA has just completed a week long heat wave with 100 degree temps. When I wear leather straps in this kind of humid heat, the sweat just ruins and stains the strap quickly, and is less comfortable. I suppose that explains why four of my wa...  

Canvas is a

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 10th, 2022-22:24
Good idea

Let us know!

 
 By: amanico : August 11th, 2022-06:19

For me it’s more a question of preference. I personally don’t mind leather straps in heat…on your JLC I think I would still prefer a leather strap to a nota strap…

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : August 10th, 2022-20:56
That said, I find flat strap with staffiano leather to be more comfortable then alligator in the summer (in general actually). So you might want to try that instead of a nato

ABP and CF make rubber lined alligator or leather straps

 
 By: DouglasM : August 10th, 2022-20:57
You have have them custom made whatever color you like. For straps you already own, consider adding Sno Seal to the inside lining of the strap

There are reasonably civilized-looking fabric straps available.

 
 By: mkvc : August 10th, 2022-20:58
They should be less heavily affected than leather by sweat; also, if they get stained, they are less expensive to replace.

+1

 
 By: amanico : August 10th, 2022-21:01

Looks amazing

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 10th, 2022-22:22
So is it a rubber strap that looks like leather?

That is likely the ideal solution

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 10th, 2022-23:29
I’ve seen some from Omega. Thought it was leather, nope! 100% rubber. Thanks for your thoughtful suggestion

+1

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 10th, 2022-23:37

Looks great!

 
 By: Aquaracer1 : August 11th, 2022-18:48
Thanks !

Why not!

 
 By: amanico : August 11th, 2022-20:19